I called P & G to ask about corn derivatives in Secret Platinum Invisible Solid and got a similiar response -- have your doctor call us to discuss whether you are allergic to any of the ingredients. I would boycott them but they also carry other products that are corn-free, which no one else carries, that I need.
It's too bad they are so "secretive".

I apologize, bklynceliac, I wasn't attacking you for your definition of "true allergy reaction" or saying that you are naive and narrowminded. I meant to say that doctors who feel that the only true allergic reaction leads to anaphalaxis need to investigate things further. I know of someone who had an allergic reaction to an OTC medication and the medical personnel denied she was having an allergic reaction because she wasn't anaphalaxis ("you don't pass out with anaphalaxis"), yet the only things that helped were antihistamines & epinephrine. Look at how many people aren't correctly diagnosed with celiacs, because they don't fit within the "norm" of celiac disease.
Again, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to cause any problems.

I'm sorry you had a horrible reaction! I pray you are feeling better and are able to pinpoint what the cause of your reaction was. I haven't been able to eat Amy's pizza since I discovered my allergy to soy, so I'm not much help in assisting you in finding the trigger for this episode.

Just as there are varying symptoms of celiacs, there are varying degrees of allergic reactions to things in the environment and to food. To say a "true allergic reaction" needs to lead to anaphylaxis, is terribly naive and narrow minded and as soon as doctors realize this, we will all be able to get better healthcare.

Thanks Spunky & RiceGuy!
I have a package of Namaste muffin mix here and will look to see what is on the package. I can't use it, because I think I have been reacting to the xantham gum (grown on corn). I will be using guar gum & cream of tartar to substitute when I start experimenting.
I have arrowroot & buckwheat on my shopping list and will add sorghum, fava, & garbanzo flours.
I've been afraid to experiment with different combinations -- Yankee thrift, hate to waste stuff -- but I will have to if I want some goodies for Christmas.
Thank you, again!

I tried searching before I posted this and your help would be greatly appreciated!
I'm allergic to potatoes and corn and want to make some baked goodies for Christmas. Any ideas for substituting the potato starch and corn starch? I have tapioca, various rice flours, and quinoa flakes on hand, but will be going to Wild Oats/Whole Grocer this weekend. The xanthum gum I have "figured out".
Thank you!

Glad you found a roll out cookie that was a success for you!
Is this the one you used?
Lindsay's Lipsmackin' Roll-out & Cut Sugar Cookies -- I found it at http://www.123glutenfree.com/showproduct.a...NDSAY&GID=2

Technically this article wasn't about celiac, nor was celiac mentioned, so I am putting it here.
The Sun Journal (Maine) had an interview with Craig Bessermin -- executive chef at Naturally ME (Natural Feast Pies) in today's paper. He mentioned he is working on gluten free muffins to be available in 2007.
Here is the link to the article --
Craig Bessermin

Everyone's menus sound so good!
My father & I are cooking for our bunch --
Spiral-cut ham
Turkey breast -- gluten-free/Corn free
Potatoes
Carrots
Rolls -- for gluten eaters
Cranberry relish -- gluten-free/CF
Cheesecake pie -- gluten eaters
Flourless chocolate cake -- gluten-free/CF
My mom was so funny -- "you & your father are cooking so you can eat!" It's a lot easier for me to cook so that I don't have to worry about what "may" be going into the food, plus, they can't keep up with my intolerances.
I'm much happier with this menu because it was going to be spaghetti or lasagne, which I can't have even if it is gluten free (nightshades).

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